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Gasoline users left out of fuel price cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/04/2026
» Fuel pricing policy is again under scrutiny as critics urge the government to extend benefits from falling global crude oil prices to gasoline and gasohol consumers, who they argue are disproportionately burdened by contributions to the Oil Fuel Fund.
Epac cuts ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litres
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to reduce ex-refinery prices by 2 baht per litre, a move expected to lower domestic diesel prices by 2.14 baht per litre by this Friday.
Depleted Oil Fuel Fund to apply for loan
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/04/2026
» Authorities are preparing to seek a loan from commercial banks to stabilise Thailand's fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following the announcement of the new cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Calls grow to control oil refinery pricing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/03/2026
» Democrat list-MP Korn Chatikavanij has called on the government to step in and regulate the gross refinery margin (GRM) set by oil refinery operators, arguing that intervention is necessary to ease financial pressure on households and businesses as global crude oil prices soar.
Jet biofuel standard imminent
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/10/2025
» Thailand's first standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) specifications is expected this month, with enforcement scheduled from Jan 1, 2026 to support a campaign reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry, says the Department of Energy Business.
New plan prepares for nuclear power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 14/01/2025
» Authorities are working on a plan to prepare Thailand for nuclear power technology, though the enforcement of the new power development plan (PDP), which approves the development of small modular reactors (SMRs), is facing delays.
PTG eyes coffee expansion
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/10/2024
» SET-listed PTG Energy, a local oil retailer, plans to spend 6-7 billion baht next year on expanding and upgrading its petrol stations, while growing its Punthai Coffee brand.
A subtle dance on energy talks
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/02/2024
» The meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet last week revived hope for joint petroleum exploration and production between the two countries in the Gulf of Thailand.
Panjawattana upbeat on income growth
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/12/2023
» SET-listed Panjawattana Plastic, a local manufacturer of plastic containers and plastic auto parts, expects its revenue to grow by 15% next year, driven by sales of plastic products used in daily life and the launch of a medical product.
Diesel price to fall below B30 on Wednesday
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/09/2023
» The domestic diesel price will be reduced by two baht a litre to 29.94 baht on Wednesday morning, the oil retailers PTT and Bangchak announced on Tuesday night.